Ronald Clark (21 May 1932 – 13 September 2013) was a Scottish professional
footballer
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. He played as a
left winger
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.
Clark started his career at the
Scottish
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club
Kilmarnock in 1951. He played only 16 matches in a five-year spell at the club, scoring three goals. He moved to
Gillingham in 1956, where he had much more of an opportunity to play After spending two seasons at the club, playing 33 three matches and scoring 6 goals, Clark transferred to
Oldham Athletic
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. In 1959, having made only four appearances for Oldham, he then transferred to
Bedford Town
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.
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1932 births
People from Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
2013 deaths
Gillingham F.C. players
Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
Kilmarnock F.C. players
Scottish men's footballers
Men's association football wingers
Scottish Football League players
English Football League players
Footballers from East Renfrewshire
Bedford Town F.C. players
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